Coral bleaching on Cairns Great Barrier Reef and the Far Northern Ribbon Reefs is being reported as catastrophic. We’re here to tell you the real story, as being witnessed every day, by dive tourism operators and their guests.

EASTER UPDATE: As predicted in the below news story, many of Cairns Great Barrier Reef tour boats have already sold out over the Easter long weekend. There are limited places still available. Don’t miss out. Contact us today to reserve your place on +61 7 4041 1638 or reservations@cairnsdiveadventures.com Easter 2016 on Cairns Great Barrier…

Things have been beautiful, busy and bright and sparkly on Cairns Great Barrier Reef to kick start the New Year. What’s the forecast for the weeks and months ahead? More of the same! As such, we strongly suggest booking in advance to secure the trip you are after.

Down Under Cruise and Dive were excited to welcome their brand new reef day tour boat, Evolution, into port when she arrived on 22 December 2015. The three-level, custom designed and built catamaran commenced daily reef trip operations on 30 December 2015, making it the newest addition to Cairns’ reef day tour fleet.

Please note Deep Sea Divers Den’s boat TAKA, will cease providing its ‘Ribbon Reef Explorer’ trips, as of 25 December 2015.

Spending New Years Eve 2016 on the Great Barrier Reef is a simply unforgettable way to start the year! Be quick though – most boats are already fully booked and there’s limited space left – contact us today to secure your place on phone (07) 4041 1638 or email reservations@cairnsdiveadventures.com.au

ReefQuest started operations this week, making it one of the newest additions to Cairns’ Great Barrier Reef day tour fleet. Run by the crew at Deep Sea Divers Den, who have been providing guests with snorkel, dive and learn to dive trips since 1974, ReefQuest has been purpose built for diving and snorkelling.

Cairns dinner cruises start operating again from tonight, Wednesday 26 August 2015, when Spirit of Cairns sets sail from Marlin Marina.

Easter in Cairns 2015 is going to be awesome! This is a great time of year to visit our tropical region and visit the wonderful Great Barrier Reef, where the water is warm and blue and the fish are waiting to say hello to you.

If you are wondering what it’s like on Cairns’ Great Barrier Reef, and the far northern Ribbon Reefs, post Severe Tropical Cyclone Ita, we are most pleased to report that conditions for snorkelers and divers are as fabulous as ever.? Current visibility is between 15-20m with a comfortable Autumn water temperature of 26 degrees Celsius.